Miami Heat guard Goran Dragic named Eastern Conference Player of the Week

Miami’s Goran Dragic, shown here driving against Boston’s Marcus Smart in the Heat’s victory Wednesday, was named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

CLEVELAND – Goran Dragic was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week today for leading the Heat to three consecutive victories.

Dragic averaged 23.7 points, 3.7 rebounds and 4.3 assists in the three games. He shot 52.4 percent, including 57.9 percent on 3 pointers.

This is just the third time the 10-year veteran has captured the award, and first since joining the Heat in February of 2015. His others came in April of 2012 when he played for the Rockets and February 2014 when he was with the Suns.